Work in Cuba for a corporation based in Northern Ireland

By Mark 18 May 2022

Can I live in Cuba and work remotely for a company in Northern Ireland?

Yes, it is possible, however we usually recommend double-checking the following points:

  1. That the company is a legitimate company and that they are registered in the UK or Ireland.
  2. That the company is registered with the Companies House.
  3. That the company is registered with the Revenue & Customs (R&C) as a UK/Ireland company.
  4. That the company is registered with the R&C as a UK/Ireland company.

How to find remote work in Northern Ireland while living in Cuba?

Usually, it is feasible to get remote jobs in Northern Ireland even though you are located in Cuba. For that we are going to show you how to find remote jobs in Northern Ireland while living in Cuba.

How to find remote work in Northern Ireland while living in Cuba
Northern Ireland is a part of the United Kingdom. The UK has its own legal system and a few other differences to Cuba. The UK is a member of the European Union and has its own currency, the pound.
The UK is not a part of the Schengen Area.

How to get paid in Cuba when working remotely for a corporation in Northern Ireland?

You can get paid in Cuba even if you are working for a company in Northern Ireland, however , there are some requirements that you need to comply with before you can get paid.

You can get paid in Cuba even if you are working for a company in Northern Ireland, however, there are some requirements that you need to comply with before you can get paid.
The first requirement is that you need to have a valid work permit in Cuba. You can get a work permit in Cuba from the Cuban Ministry of Foreign Affairs.
If you are a citizen of Ireland, you can get a work permit in Cuba from the Irish embassy in Havana.
If you are a citizen of the UK, you can get a work permit in Cuba from the British embassy in Havana.
If you are a citizen of the US, you can get a work permit in Cuba from the US embassy in Havana.
If you are a citizen of another country, you can get a work permit in Cuba from the consulate or embassy of that country in Havana.
The second requirement is that you need to have a bank account in Cuba. You can open a bank account in Cuba at a bank branch in Havana or in other cities in Cuba.

The third requirement is that you need to have a bank account in Ireland or the UK.

How do taxes work in Cuba if I’m working remotely for a company Cuba?

When working remotely in Cuba for a firm based in Northern Ireland, taxes might be tricky, therefore you need to know how they work.

What is the difference between a salary and a wage?

The difference between salary and wage is that a salary is a fixed sum of money that is paid to you each month. This can be a fixed amount or a percentage of your total salary.
A wage is a sum of money that is paid to you each month.
A salary is a fixed sum of money that is paid to you each month.